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Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox laughs in the dugout prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 22, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mark Goldman)
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The Atlanta Braves said Tuesday they will retire third baseman Chipper Jones' number and induct him into the team's Hall of Fame.
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Fredi Gonzalez has been formally tapped to replace Bobby Cox as manager of the Atlanta Braves, the National League team said Wednesday.
The Atlanta Braves have lost leadoff hitter Omar Infante for six to eight weeks because of a broken bone in his left hand.
Jair Jurrjens and Mike Gonzalez combined on a three-hitter Friday and Mark Teixeira drove in three runs, giving Atlanta a 4-0 victory over Toronto.
The Atlanta Braves Friday signed their 67-year-old manager, Bobby Cox, to a one-year contract extension.
Kelly Johnson put Atlanta in front with a two-run homer in the sixth Friday and had four RBI for the game in leading the Braves past the New York Mets 6-3.
Xavier Nady singled in Nyjer Morgan with two out in the 10th inning Thursday, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a wild 4-3 win over Atlanta.
Three-time All-Star catcher Javy Lopez Saturday retired from major league baseball.
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